Appendix 2 Presentations to the Workshop Appendix 2.1 Introductions Conservation Planning for Priority Shorebirds of the East Asian – Australasian Flyway Stakeholder Workshop Hong Kong, December 3 – 5, 2013 Organizer: WWF-Hong Kong Workshop facilitator: Doug Watkins Workshop Participants (in order of introductions) Dr. Hwa-Jung KIM Researcher, National Institute of Biological Resources, Korea, Rep. of. Mr. Spike MILLINGTON Chief Executive, Partnership for the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, Korea, Rep. of. Ms. Carrie MA Wetland and Fauna Conservation Officer, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong SAR Government Prof. Kelin CHEN Director, Wetlands International - China, China. Dr. Hong-Yan (Nicky) YANG Post-doc Researcher, College of Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, China. Mr. John ALLCOCK Manager, Mai Po Nature Reserve, WWF-Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR. Mr. Simba CHAN Senior Conservation Officer, Birdlife International (Asia Division), Japan. Mrs. Nicola CROCKFORD International Species Policy Officer, RSPB/BirdLife International, United Kingdom. Mr. Ken GOSBELL International Liaison Officer, Australian Wader Studies Group, Australia. Mr. Chris HASSELL Project Coordinator, Global Flyway Network, Australia. Mr. Yung Ki JU Researcher, Shorebird Network Korea, Korea, Rep. of. Dr. Michael LAU Senior Head of Program, Local Biodiversity and Regional Wetlands, WWF-Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR. Mrs. Jing LI Coordinator, China Coastal Waterbird Census Team, China. Ms. Ying LI Species Program Coordinator, WWF-China, China. Mr. David MELVILLE Consultant Ecologist, Individual - Researcher, New Zealand. Mr. Bena SMITH Conservation Manager, Regional Wetlands, WWF-Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR. Dr. David THOMPSON Associate Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR Ms. Ying WANG Marine Program Coordinator, WWF-China, China. Mr. Doug WATKINS Consultant Ecologist, Workshop Facilitator, Australia. Dr. Xianji WEN Conservation Manager, South China Wetlands, WWF-Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR. Mr. Keith WOODLEY Shorebird Centre Manager, Miranda Naturalist's Trust, New Zealand. Mr. Shigeki YASUMURA Yellow Sea Ecoregion Support Project Leader, WWF-Japan, Japan. Mr. Yat Tung YU Research Manager, Hong Kong Birdwatching Society, Hong Kong, SAR. 19 Page 19 16/12/2013 EAAF Migratory Shorebird Conservation Plan Stakeholder Workshop, Hong Kong : December 2013 Solutions for a living planet EAAF Migratory Shorebird Conservation Plan Stakeholder Workshop, Hong Kong : December 2013 Name: Hwajung Kim Affiliation: NIBR(National Institute of Biological Resources, Korea) Job Title: Researcher 1. Professional background ► Researcher in Korea Institute of Ornithology, KHU(1990-) ► Researcher in NIBR(2007-) • Migration route study and monitoring of migratory birds • Winter Bird Count • Korea Bird-Banding Scheme • Shorebird Working Group(EAAFP) ► National coordinator of migrating birds (2013-) • Expert and scientific consultant on migratory birds, supporting to MOE • International cooperation related to study and conservation activities 2. Expectations/wishes of the Stakeholder Workshop and/or the Conservation Plan • To update the population data and site information • To plan the conservation priorities that can be implement in practice • To encourage close cooperation of all stakeholders and other shorebird programs Solutions for a living planet Page 20 1 16/12/2013 EAAF Migratory Shorebird Conservation Plan Stakeholder Workshop, Hong Kong : December 2013 Name: Spike Millington Affiliation: EAAFP Job Title: Chief Executive 1. Professional background ►12 years working in East Asia •CE of EAAFP since May 2012 • UNDP CTA, EU-China Biodiversity Programme, 2006-2011 • Staff Consultant, ADB, China-GEF Land Degradation Programme, 2001-2003 ► 20+ years working on biodiversity and environment issues worldwide • 13 years in Africa with IUCN, USAID, consulting with WWF, World Bank, UNDP • One of founders of TNC International Programme, based in USA, 1984-85 • Helped USAID develop its global biodiversity strategy, 2011-2012 • Member IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2. Expectations/wishes of the Stakeholder Workshop and/or the Conservation Plan • How to reconcile species-based and site-based approaches to conservation in the Flyway • Generate specific, identified actions with timeframes and responsibilities, including a clear plan to develop country ownership • Generate processes and lessons for other waterbird groups in the Flyway... Solutions for a living planet EAAF Migratory Shorebird Conservation Plan Stakeholder Workshop, Hong Kong : December 2013 Name: Carrie Kawai MA Affiliation: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong SAR Government Job Title: Wetland and Fauna Conservation Officer 1. Professional background ► > 15 yrs work on bird monitoring, education and capacity building ► Present duties in Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department • To plan and implement ornithological projects / studies; • To monitor, advise and manage waterbird monitoring of the Mai Po Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site; • To handle complaints or enquiries on matters related to bird conservation studies; • To advise / comment on wild bird conservation aspect of development or planning application proposals; • To advise on protection of wild birds for the enforcement of Wild Animal Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170). 2. Expectations/wishes of the Stakeholder Workshop and/or the Conservation Plan • To get an enhanced understanding on key issues related to conservation of shorebirds at different places along the EAAF, and their relevancy to the work of AFCD. • To build up networks / relationships with relevant organisations of the flyway network on the work of conservation of waterbirds and their habitat. Solutions for a living planet Page 21 2 16/12/2013 EAAF Migratory Shorebird Conservation Plan Stakeholder Workshop, Hong Kong : December 2013 Name: Chen Kelin Affiliation: Wetlands International-China Job Title: Director/Professor 1. Professional background ►State Forestry Administration (formal Ministry of Forestry)(17 years) • Working with CITES office, Nature reserve and wildlife division, Dealing with issues related to nature conservation, and wildlife conservation as well as wetlands conservation. Developed and coordinated the international cooperation programs. ► Wetlands International-China (18 years) • Responsible the development, coordination and guidance of the China Office including the development of a comprehensive wetland conservation, restoration and wise use programme as well as wildlife management and nature reserves. Coordination EAA Flyway-related projects in China. 2. Expectations/wishes of the Stakeholder Workshop and/or the Conservation Plan • Identification of achievable priority conservation actions (projects) that WI-China can involve in. • Deeply discussion and exchange to develop a feasible Conservation Plan. Solutions for a living planet EAAF Migratory Shorebird Conservation Plan Stakeholder Workshop, Hong Kong : December 2013 Name: Hong-Yan (Nicky) Yang Affiliation: College of Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University Job Title: Post doc 1. Professional background ► Bohai Bay, China (10 years) •Finished the Master thesis on shorebirds in N Bohai Bay at Beijing Normal University (2003-2006) • Conducted surveys on waterbirds along coastal and inland wetlands in W& N Bohai bay, meanwhile, finished the PhD thesis on Red Knots staging in N Bohai Bay at Beijing Normal University (2007-2012) • In recent years, worked with WWF China for conservation of intertidal mudflats from reclamation in N Bohai Bay 2. Expectations/wishes of the Stakeholder Workshop and/or the Conservation Plan • Share information and try to find effective ways to protect coastal wetlands and shorebirds along the Yellow Sea, especially in China, with other participants. Solutions for a living planet Page 22 3 16/12/2013 Work area in BHB Tangshan Tianjin Core area of work area: •Belongs to Luannan County •Including 25 km long dike Nanpu •Habitat: intertidal mudflats & saltworks Caofeidian •Important stopover for Red Knots, Tianjin Curlew Sandpipers etc. Binhai New Area New •Important wintering ground for Area Work Eurasian Curlew area China Bohai Bay North Korea Yellow N South Korea 50 km Sea China 2009 Reclamation in BHB：：：Industry Tangshan Tianjin Binhai New Tianjin Area: Ports, logistics, Tianjin Caofeidian New Area petrochemical, heavy Port (2002-2020) equipment manufacturing Tianjin Binhai New Area (1994-2020) Caofeidian New Area: Cangzhou Bohai Ports, steel, chemical, New Area Cangzhou (2007-2020) energy 2009 Page 23 4 16/12/2013 In recent ten years the two projects claimed: 450 km2 of offshore area Including 218 km2 intertidal flats (34% of the total area of mudflats along the N and W Bohai Bay before industrial reclamation) Tianjin Tangshan Tianjin Tangshan Nanpu Nanpu Bohai Bay Bohai Bay 1993 2010 Protected area !!!! EAAF Migratory Shorebird Conservation Plan Stakeholder Workshop, Hong Kong : December 2013 Name: John Allcock Affiliation: WWF Hong Kong Job Title: Manager, Habitat Management & Monitoring, Mai Po NR 1. Professional background ► Hong Kong based for past 11 years • Worked previously as ecological consultant, including involvement with radio- tracking and satellite tracking projects on birds • Currently working at WWF on habitat management, monitoring and research at Mai Po • Active bird ringer/bander and coordinate shorebird trapping and leg-flagging in Hong Kong 2. Expectations/wishes of the Stakeholder Workshop